STNM Board of Directors (2026-2027)
STNM’s all-volunteer Board of Directors is elected by the STNM membership yearly. The Annual Membership Meeting is held each March and regular Board Meetings are held each quarter for the remainder of the year. Our members are welcome to attend the Annual membership and quarterly board meetings.
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Thanks to the outgoing Board of Directors for Storytellers of New Mexico, Inc. for your hard work & dedication in the 2025-26 year! .
2026-27 annual meeting schedule/zoom link
The ANNUAL MEETING OF STORYTELLERS OF NEW MEXICO and installation of new officers will take place on
Sunday, March 8, 2026 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Board Meeting Schedule 2026-27 year
Saturday, March 8, 2025 (Annual Meeting/Installation of Officers)
2-4th quarter meetings dates will be set at the Annual Meeting and updateed here
ZOOM LINK, MEETING ID AND PASSCODE
MEETING ID: 338 830 8269 PASSCODE: 6974
2026-2027 stnm board of directors
TO BE INSTALLED OFFICIALLY ON MARCH 8, 2026
DUSTY DEEN - ALBUQUERQUE
BOARD PRESIDENT
As Board President 2025-26 and At-large board member (2024-25), Dusty has supported all of STNM’s diverse programs and is newly interested in expanding our youth storytelling outreach. Dusty coordinates ABQ Storycrafting and has been a regular contributor to Duke City Story Slam (DCSS) since 2023. He is a professional animator and filmmaker. Dusty has provided film opportunities to publish stories told by STNM storytellers on our You Tube channel and on public access television station 519. He is excited to continue in the role of Board President."
LAURIE BOYCE - ALBUQUERQUE
VP Communications
Laurie began attending STNM events in January of 2023 and can’t get enough. She is a regular at both Duke City Storm Slam (DCSS) and at ABQ Storycrafting, and helped produce the first East Mountain Story Slam in 2025. Laurie writes, “I believe stories are gifts. They connect us in profound ways.” Laurie is moving from Board Secretary to the VP Communications, a role she mastered over the past year by regularly updating the STNM website and creating the monthly email updates. As a teacher, Laurie is skilled at technology and will bring these talents to her new role. She welcomes the opportunity to serve the STNM and broader community."
CAREY MCDONALD - SANDIA PARK
VP PROGRAMMING
Carey McDonald has been an active member and Board member of STNM since 2019. She routinely volunteers to help out at any/all STNM events and recently spearheaded a new program offering live storytelling to the East Mountains community outside of Albuquerque. She loves telling stories, listening to stories, and promoting storytelling as an avenue for building community and understanding. Her deep history with STNM, experience with many of our offerings (as teller and volunteer) make her an excellent choice as the incoming Vice President of Programming. Most recently, Carey initiated a storytelling event in the East Mountains, in collaboration with Blue Feather Healing & Growth Center.
Sarah malone- cedar crest
secretary
Sarah is a founding member of STNM, serving in numerous board positions for decades. Sarah hopes to contribute toward STNM’s longevity and growth into the future, as producer of Duke City Story Slam (DCSS), and supporter of ABQ Storycrafting and the newly minted East Mountain Storytelling program. Sarah is accustomed to taking detailed notes and producing written documents with ease, skills required in her new role
KORY CHANDLER - ALBUQUERQUE
treasurer
As a participant in both ABQ Storycrafting and DCSS, Kory writes that she feels “fortunate to have found this wonderful group of storytellers, information sharers, givers of goodness and all around real nice folks. I have been so impressed by the way STNM continues to actively work on respecting what others have to say and acknowledging them by embracing what the storyteller shares as an important part of our voyage.” Kory is excited to continue serving on the STNM Board, moving from an At-Large position to Treasurer in the 2026-27 fiscal year."
annie morrill - ALBUQUERQUE
membership coordinator
Annie attended her first STNM meeting in 2023 after talking about storytelling in her head for several years! She has enjoyed listening to others, giving and receiving encouragement in crafting and telling stories--big and small, profound and silly. Annie was a featured teller in the 2024 New Voices Tellabration and in the March 2025 DCSS. As a relatively new member/teller who felt welcomed by others, Annie believes she can be a good point person/communicator for new members and those thinking of joining STNM. A former Spanish teacher and bilingual writer and editor, Annie brings early experience as a volunteer coordinator for another nonprofit in the 1990’s. "
Juba Addison - las cruces
DIRECTOR at large
A professional storyteller, Juba has served on both the STNM and Storytellers of Las Cruces boards for decades in numerous positions, including President. Juba hopes to use 2026-27 to help STNM continue its course as a vibrant, relevant storytelling association into the distant future, with special emphasis on Southern New Mexico.
MARVIN cOTTON albuquerque
DIRECTOR at large
Marvin learned the art of storytelling from his beloved high school debate coach. As the emcee for the Duke City Story Slam since July of 2024 Marvin routinely garners rave audience reviews. Unwittingly, Marvin has become the welcoming, humorous, thoughtful face of DCSS, to everyone’s delight. Marvin looks forward to an amazing year of story telling events filled with community and connection. In his spare time he enjoys star gazing and is a firm believer that Christmas should be the only option when it comes to New Mexico chili. Why pick one when you can have both?! The nominating committee is enthusiastic about Marvin’s joining the board.
Eldrena Douma - laguna pueblo/amarillo, tx.
DIRECTOR AT LARGE
A professional storyteller and long term board member of Storytellers of New Mexico, Eldrena is also a member of Tejas Storytelling, in which STNM became an affiliate member in 2025, adding new resources/opportunities to STNM members. She has been a featured teller/workshop presenter at STNM, SOMOS and other community events. Eldrena continues to have an interest in furthering STNM’s storytelling collaboration with the Native community.
MARCOS GONZALEZ - ALBUQUERQUE
DIRECTOR
at large
Marcos Gonzalez has quickly become a crowd favorite at DCSS, as well as a valued contributor at both ABQ Storycrafting and Santa Fe Storycrafters. A Native New Mexican, Marcos looks forward to bringing local tradition and culture to STNM, born as he was into a family of natural storytellers, both in the Texas and Mexican traditions. He views storytelling as a way for people to know one another through their stories, building community through sharing tales, both vulnerable and courageous. As an attorney, Marcos brings technical skills that may serve STNM. As a member of the larger arts community, he will promote storytelling in the New Mexico art scene. Marcos writes, “I am very appreciative of this community and the opportunity to increase my participation as a Director-at Large.
GLADYS MORALES - ALBUQUERQUE DIRECTOR AT LARGE
Gladys Morales doesn’t simply attend STNM events—she invests her heart and presence. Since that serendipitous night in March 2024 when her name was randomly drawn as an open mic teller at DCSS and her talent was discovered, she has delivered two featured stories and become a consistent participant in Story Crafting sessions, helping refine and elevate the work of others. Gladys has also recorded on the STNM You Tube channel. As a Mexican American, a visually-impaired storyteller, and an active member of the salsa and multiple other networking communities, she brings unique perspectives and meaningful community outreach. Gladys’ dedication, influence, and genuine commitment to storytelling make her a strong and inspiring addition to the board as a Director At-Large.
REGINA RESS- SANTA FE
director AT-LARGE
Regina Ress has been a professional teller for 36 years, performing in such diverse venues as schools (K-12), zoos (on stage with a python and an anaconda!), major museums, and maximum security prisons, to international storytelling festivals on 4 continents, the Easter Egg Roll at the White House, and even on wildly careening Mexican buses. She’s taught Storytelling in the Classroom and Beyond for 22 years at NYU. Regina will continue to co-produce STNM’s monthly online Santa Fe Storycrafters, which recently celebrated its 63rd consecutive monthly gathering- attracting an ever increasing number of storytelling enthusiasts from New Mexico and beyond. Regina believes that "storytelling connects us to each other and to the deepest parts of ourselves." We’re thrilled to have Regina continue on the STNM Board.
FLO TRUJILLO-FARMINGTON
director AT LARGE
Flo recently retired after a 30-year-career as Youth Services Coordinator at the Farmington Library. She is renowned as the Four Corners Storytelling Festival organizer and youth storyteller mentor. Currently, Library Outreach Advisor for the STAR Net STEAM Equity Project, an initiative of the Space Science Institute, American Library Association. President of REFORMA New Mexico and the Northwest New Mexico Arts Council. Board member at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, Creative New Mexico, New Mexico Out of School Time Network, as NM Afterschool Ambassador, emeritus. Flo mentored youth storytellers to travel state-wide (some bilingual) and presented at Growers Markets, Afterschool Día de los Niños Family Celebrations and at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. Recipient of the NM Reading Association Literacy Award and the Annie E. Casey Literacy Award, she published a Navajo/English Poetry book with the arts council; an art and poetry book by Navajo Prep students; a bilingual Fingerplay book in Spanish/English and Navajo/English language for early childhood. A member of STNM since its inception, and a former Board President, Flo hopes to support STNM programming and excellence, especially any youth storytelling initiatives, community-based storytelling events statewide, including those directed at Spanish-speaking audiences. She may draw upon STNM to provide storytellers for events in Farmington."